# 861703 Valve Cotter | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

## 🔧 Product Description

Genuine Volvo Penta valve cotter from the Engine group, weighing 0.002 kg and listed for 18 applications across the D series.

## 🚤 Compatibility

Typically suits:

-   Volvo Penta D6-340I-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-380I-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-440I-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-480I-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-300A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-340A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-380A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-440I-WJ-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-480I-WJ-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-300D-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-340D-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-380D-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-440D-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-480D-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-400A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-440A-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-300I-G
-   Volvo Penta D6-480A-G

-   **Engine Family:** D
-   **HP Range:** 300-480 HP

## ⚙️ Key Features

-   For D-series engines
-   0.002 kg
-   18 applications
-   48 used per assembly

## 🔌 Function

Grips the groove in the valve stem and locks the spring retainer down, holding the spring in compression.

## ⚠️ Common Signs of Failure

-   Ticking or knocking from the valve gear
-   Retainer sitting crooked or not pulling down evenly
-   Grooves in the valve stem worn, peened or picked up
-   Cotters found loose or displaced when the head is stripped

## 🛠️ Service Notes

-   Fit cotters as a matched pair on each valve and check they seat fully before releasing the spring compressor
-   Inspect the stem grooves for wear at the same time, as worn grooves will not hold new cotters

## 🔄 Supersession & Cross Reference

### Aftermarket / Verified Equivalents

-   Orbitrade: 12703

## 📦 Condition

-   Genuine Volvo Penta part
-   Brand new
-   Supplied in original or equivalent packaging

## Details

- **Price:** 11.61 AUD
- **Vendor:** Volvo Penta
- **Type:** Fasteners & Fixings
- **Tags:** Volvo Penta

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
|---------|-------|-----------|
| Default Title | 11.61 AUD | In stock |

## Images

- 861703 Valve Cotter | Genuine Volvo Penta Part

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> Source: [Sawley's Auto and Marine](https://www.sawleysautoandmarine.com.au/products/861703-valve-cotter-genuine-volvo-penta)
> Updated: 2026-09-06